State Fair Colliseum Update Alan Washburn

On Monday January 20, 2014 Rotarian Darrell Fredrickson introduced Alan Washburn as his guest speaker for the day.  Mr. Washburn,  a local farmer, is an Indiana State Fair board member. He is responsible for the Pioneer Village. During the meeting Washburn spokeabout the 65 Million dollar renovation of the State Fair Coliseum in Indianapolis.

The renovation, according to Washburn, is 2 months ahead of schedule. He expects it to be finished by April 1of this year.. During the upcoming Indiana State Fair, August 1 -17, 2014, the new Coliseum will host concerts, livestock judging and will be the home of IUPUI Basketball and Indy Fuel Hockey, amongst others.

One of the mandates for the renovation was to recycle as much material as possible. Washburn told his audience that with the exception of one dumpster load that could not be recycled, all the other materials were recycled. One example of this recycling effort is the fact that parking lots have been created from recycled concrete out of the Coliseum. The renovated venue will be ADA accessible and will seat 8200 spectators which is 200 more than before the renovation. The venue has a new sound system and score board, as well.

The Kentland Rotary Club meets at the Steve Ryan Community Center every Monday at noon.

On Monday January 20, 2014 Rotarian Darrell Fredrickson introduced Alan Washburn as his guest speaker for the day.

Mr. Washburn, a local farmer, is an Indiana State Fair board member. He is responsible for the Pioneer Village. During the meeting Washburn spoke about the 65 Million dollar renovation of the State Fair Coliseum in Indianapolis.

The renovation, according to Washburn, is 2 months ahead of schedule. He expects it to be finished by April 1of this year.. During the upcoming Indiana State Fair, August 1 -17, 2014, the new Coliseum will host concerts, livestock judging and will be the home of IUPUI Basketball and Indy Fuel Hockey, amongst others.

One of the mandates for the renovation was to recycle as much material as possible. Washburn told his audience that with the exception of one dumpster load that could not be recycled, all the other materials were recycled. One example of this recycling effort is the fact that parking lots have been created from recycled concrete out of the Coliseum. The renovated venue will be ADA accessible and will seat 8200 spectators which is 200 more than before the renovation. The venue has a new sound system and score board, as well.

The Kentland Rotary Club meets at the Steve Ryan Community Center every Monday at noon.